Two new ads from independent groups supporting Obama were released on September 30. The California Nurses Association ad "One Heartbeat Away" combines an attack on Sarah Palin over various issues with the use of a song reminding voters that she would be one heartbeat away from the presidency. The ad will air in six swing states: Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri. The ad "Keating," from the Public Campaign Action Fund reminds voters of McCain's involvement in the Keating Five Savings & Loan Banking Scandal.

California Nurses Association Ad "One Heartbeat Away:"

Public Campaign Action Fund ad: "Keating:"